What Is The AIP Diet?

The autoimmune protocol (AIP) diet is intended to help individuals identify, and remove foods that cause allergic or inflammatory reactions that may be interfering with their body's natural functions. These reactions include headaches, tiredness, cramps and soreness, thyroid disease, and arthritis. Unlike other diets, the AIP diet is not meant to be a long-term lifestyle change. The most restricted form of the diet is meant to be followed for only a limited time. After following an extremely restricted diet, patients can slowly reintroduce foods to isolate and identify the ones that are harmful to them.

Basic Overview Of The AIP Diet

The body's immune system is how individuals fight off disease. The body recognizes bacteria and other foreign invaders, and attacks and rejects them. However, in some cases, the body can misidentify its own tissues as invaders and attack them as well. This causes what is referred to as an autoimmune reaction, with symptoms such as harmful inflammation. One potential trigger for autoimmune reactions is eating the wrong kinds of foods. The next few slides will give individuals a basic overview of the AIP diet, though it's a good idea to talk to a doctor or nutritionist before starting the AIP diet.

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